Receptionist

Adecco are delighted to be recruiting for one of their clients based in Northumberland. Working within the education sector in a fast paced and busy environment. A new member will be joining a supportive and friendly environment. This role will suit a self-motivated individual who can work with minimum supervision. The successful applicant will have good interpersonal and communication skills.

This is a full time position on an ongoing temporary contract.

A valid Enhanced DBS is required.

General Duties

• To provide high-quality customer service for all who visit the school and work in the school.
• To be responsible for assisting in managing the school office.
• To assist in maintaining the various school computerised databases of pupil and staff information.
• To provide administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• Financial Administration for dinner money and clubs when necessary.

Responsibilities:

Responsibility for assisting in running the school office, including:

• To provide a warm welcome for parents, visitors and colleagues and deal with their requests in an efficient and professional manner
• Answer the telephone in a friendly, professional and efficient manner and record and pass on messages as appropriate
• Ensure visitors sign in and are provided with a visitor's badge
• Accurately maintain the shared calendar and update the school information
• Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties, looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents/staff etc.
• Provide refreshments for visitors
• Undertake filing and photocopying; to assist users with the operation of the photocopier, including changing inks and attempting to resolve issues.
• To distribute internal and external posts and correspondence as appropriate
• Ensure all information is treated confidentially and have absolute discretion at times
• Liaising with your line manager regarding work to be undertaken by the office
• Assisting with monitoring the induction of any new office staff member.
• Provide administrative support in organising safety procedures, including fire drills.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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